Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) executive adds 7,000 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Chief Consumer Banking and Strategy Officer Urich T. Bowers reported an open-market purchase of 7,000 shares of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock. The shares were bought on May 1, 2026 at a price of $13.975 per share. Following this transaction, Bowers directly owns 44,901.261 shares of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 7,000 shares ($97,825)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Bowers Urich T

Role Chief Cons. Banking /Strat Off

Bought 7,000 shs ($98K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	7,000	$13.975	$98K

Holdings After Transaction: Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock — 44,901.261 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 7,000 shares Purchase price: $13.975 per share Post-transaction holdings: 44,901.261 shares

3 metrics

Shares purchased 7,000 shares Open-market purchase on May 1, 2026

Purchase price $13.975 per share Price paid for Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock

Post-transaction holdings 44,901.261 shares Direct ownership after the May 1, 2026 trade

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock, Form 4, Chief Cons. Banking /Strat Off

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Chief Cons. Banking /Strat Off financial

"officer_title: "Chief Cons. Banking /Strat Off""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bowers Urich T

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3 EASTON OVAL

SUITE 500

(Street)

COLUMBUS OHIO 43219

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. [ NWBI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Cons. Banking /Strat Off

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock	05/01/2026		P		7,000	A	$13.975	44,901.261	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	Urich T. Bowers by Douglas M. Schosser, Attorney-in-Fact	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NWBI officer Urich T. Bowers report?

Urich T. Bowers reported an open-market purchase of 7,000 shares of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock. The transaction was reported on Form 4 and reflects a direct ownership increase in the company’s stock by a senior executive.

At what price did Urich T. Bowers buy NWBI shares?

Bowers purchased Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock at $13.975 per share. This price applies to all 7,000 shares acquired in the reported open-market transaction completed on May 1, 2026, according to the Form 4 filing.

How many NWBI shares does Urich T. Bowers own after this transaction?

After buying 7,000 shares, Bowers directly owns 44,901.261 shares of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock. This updated total reflects his direct beneficial ownership immediately following the reported May 1, 2026 open-market purchase.

What role does Urich T. Bowers hold at Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI)?

Bowers serves as Chief Consumer Banking and Strategy Officer at Northwest Bancshares, Inc. This senior executive position involves leading consumer banking operations and strategic initiatives, making his personal share purchases notable for investors tracking insider activity.

Was the NWBI insider transaction a buy or a sell?

The transaction was a buy. Form 4 data classify it as an open-market purchase of 7,000 Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Common Stock shares, with the transaction code “P” indicating a purchase in the open market or private transaction.